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Bryz is only 6.5 and Lou is $6,714,000.

http://capgeek.com/leaders/?type=SALARY ... G&limit=25

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Sounds like the Leafs and Nonis, are, at least for now, out of the picture. While I'd rather have a decent 2nd line center and some forward depth, I'm neither terribly surprised nor disappointed. Of course, when they go 3-8-1 to start the season, I'm sure I'll be pulling out the TRADE LUONGO NOW! card...

Here's something from Luongo's Twitter feed:

Gotta say, I've really enjoyed Strombone's Twitter feed...

Well, this is about as cryptic as it gets.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck- ... --nhl.html

I think Gillis is just blowing smoke, but Wyshynski seems not to get something when he says


Yeah, the connection is that he hates Aquillini's guts for stealing the Canucks out from under him. That connection is more like a divider, making deals all the less likely...

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My bold, likely inaccurate prediction? St. Louis. They have the most cap space in the league and have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to young talent/prospects. No other team could easily absorb that monstrous contract and be able to give up something of high value in return. Problem is...if Gillis hands a franchise goalie over to the Blues, he may very well be giving them the last piece they need to be a Stanley Cup winner for years to come, thereby narrowing their own window of opportunity that much more.

I think he'll be dealt before the deadline, despite the fact that he's been the better of the two goalies thus far.

Also an upgrade of Halak to Luongo isn't massive. It exists, but there isn't huge pressure to make it happen.

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I can't see St. Louis wanting any part of Luongo when they have Halak already. From their perspective, they'd be giving up one some of their prospects to help a conference rival - why?

Perplexed at this point who I'd even want back in a trade. When this came up last spring I really wanted to see a 3-4 right handed D come back to play with Edler. Well that's Garrison's spot now and at the kind of money he's making he won't be losing it. (and questionable as to why we picked up a left D for that kind of money)

If Kessler comes back healthy then the forwards are very, very well set.

Hank-Dan-Burrows
Kessler-Booth-Higgins
Schroeder-Raymond-Hansen
Lappierre-Weise-Kassian

Malhotra-Volpatti-Ebbet

The depth line would have made a serviceable 3rd line in some of the many Canucks lean years or the Av's this year

I can't really see what we are in need of at this point, talent everywhere and depth as well. Perhaps depth in goal is a luxury we can afford? Or another 3rd line winger for depth, there will continue to be injuries. Or do we trade Lou for futures instead and try and extend the teams competitive window over a longer term?

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Shit, that'd probably be a scoring line on the Avs.

At this point, I agree, the Canucks don't really have a glaring need that could be addressed without making them weaker in another area. Trade Luongo for picks/prospects and enjoy the ride.

Hilarious James Duthie video of the Luo/Schneider controversy

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Anyone read the Twitter exchange between Biz Nasty and Luongo last night?

For those watching at home, the Cannots hosted the CBJs, who fired what - 3 shots on Schneider in the first period? It ended 0-0 after 65 minutes so surfing was entirely justified...

On that note.

‏@DownGoesBrown 10h
"Wayne Gretzky was just shown on the scoreboard in Calgary. Caption: “So, we all agree ANYONE can be traded, right? OK, hold that thought.”

Strombone ‏@strombone1 10h

"@DownGoesBrown not ANYONE"

Has it been confirmed that that actually is Bobby Lou's twitter? It's pretty damn funny. Lou's handled this situation as well as anyone could have asked, it seems.

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kinda I guess.

Yes it has

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I know I harp on it, but almost every goalie is auditioning for a job behind the mic post playing career.

Great article by the man who's becoming my favorite read Thomas Drance on Luongo's value http://canucksarmy.com/2013/3/29/lebrun-two-other-nhl-team-have-called-on-luongo-over-the-past-week

Goalie is the most critical position in the game and Luo is among the best. The idea that Bishop, Kipper, Smith etc are comparable to Luo or that Luo is overpaid just baffles me and Drance as usual breaks that down when comparing Luo vs Kipper

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